Plans revived for annual exhibition in Dillon
Dillon Rotary club discussed reviving the annual flower show and proposed staging it with the county fair on September 18 19 and 20. A committee including T E Luebben James Kelly Fred Chapman and A T Peterson will oversee the exhibit.
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Dillon Rotary Club
T.E. Luebben
James Kelly
Fred Chapman
T. Peterson
Peterson
Frank Eliel
T. E. Smedben
R. D. Curry
D. A. Galt
Virginia City
Beaverhead
J. C. Whitham
B. N. Stevenson
Georgia Mathews
L. K. Adams
Beaverhead Sportsmen’s Association
T. FE. Luebben
Community thanks Dillon residents for Fourth of July fund care
Residents of Dillon and the surrounding community donated generously to the Fourth of July fund leaving a sufficient balance for the committee in charge to make a thoughtful donation to the organization. Peter Spritzer named water commissioner on Willow Creek while L B Ripley is appointed on the Ed Smith ditch succeeding Robert Melton.
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Dillon
Sacajawea
Peter Spritzer
Willow Creek
L. B. Ripley
Ed Smith
Robert Melton
Elk's Ball Most Enjoyable Event At Dillmont Park
Dillon Lodge No. 1554 B P O E held a dance at Dillmont Park in the pavilion decorated in purple and white. An elk statue stood center stage while Baxter Tonney orchestra provided music. Guests from out of town enjoyed the event with midnight refreshments and favors distributed by Terry Browning exalted ruler.
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Dillmont Park
Dillon Lodge
Baxter- Tonney
Terry Browning
Wool sale at Ike Rife clip praised as very good
The Ike Rife clip sale is cited as a leading weekend development in the local wool market. Officials say the price was not learned but described as very good indeed, with growers encouraged. Other details were not announced.
Mexican Charged With Deadly Assault After Barretts Station Fatality
Lorenz Cardinez was arrested by Undersheriff Carl Hartwig and jailed on a charge of using an axe on a countryman following a deadly clash at Barretts station. Victim Louis Reye, treated in Dillon for three deep arm and shoulder wounds, is not believed to be in serious condition. Cardinez pleaded guilty in justice court and was bound over to district court after a dispute over shared room tenancy.
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Barretts Station
Lorenz Cardinez
Carl Hartwig
Louis Reye
Dillon
Cardinez
F. M. Poindexter
Cardiner
Justice Court
District Court
George Opp
County Budget Tentatively Approved by Board
The board of county commissioners approved the tentative budget submitted by county offices and departments at Thursday morning’s meeting. A special meeting will be held later to take final action on the budget.
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Board of County Commissioners
Double Murder Stirs Mexican Colony Here
Two Mexican section hands Juan Romero and Pablo Forres died from wounds after a Thursday night brawl at Barretts station. Nick Chabez was captured and held for murder charged with wielding the fatal weapon. A third Mexican was stabbed or shot as the incident followed a drinking party.
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Barretts Station
Juan Romero
Pablo Forres
Barrett Hospital
Nick Chabez
Forres
Chabez
Night Stage Hold-Up Near Rattlesnake Creek
A late night western scene unfolds as a Benton's stagecoach breaks down crossing a rocky ford near Rattlesnake Creek. Guards keep vigil while riders and passengers await daylight. Rumors of unsavory men and gold fever stir tension before a possible nighttime attack.
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Benton
Rocky Ford
Bill Bunton
Well Known Dillon Resident Drummy Dies at Home
W F Drummy a longtime Dillon ranchman and popular figure died last Friday at his South Atlantic street home after a brief illness. Born November 2 1853 in Dubuque county Iowa he moved to Dillon in 1902 and retired about ten years ago. Survived by five sons and two daughters including J E Edward Tom Emmett Drum mey Seattle Will Richland and Mrs Katherine Terry Seattle. Funeral Monday at St Rose Catholic Church with mass by Rev F X Lechner. Interment in Mountain View cemetery drew many mourners.
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Mr. Drummey
Dubuque County
Iowa
Harriet Sherman
Dillon
Drummy
Seattle
St. Rose Catholic Church
F. X. Lechner
Mountain View Cemetery
Bush Is Transferred To Anaconda Store Manager Post
C Bush former Pure Food store manager in Dillon leaves for Anaconda to take over the firms store there. Joe Vazanko, previously employed with Bush, will become the Dillon store manager.
Skeleton found along Beaverhead canyon road near Barratts
A road crew unearthed a human skeleton buried two feet deep along the Beaverhead canyon route between Barratts and the steel bridge south of Dillon. The remains show missing feet and lower legs, with a intact skull, suggesting age over 20 years, possibly an unknown tramp or a victim of a historic Bannack era murder. Sheriff's inquiry left the case unsolved and the site marked for memory.
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Beaverhead Canyon
Dillon
Barratts
W.C. Orr
Fred Dingley
Dan Mooney
Bannack
Peterson Heads to Washington for Aviation Study
Elmer Peterson departed Thursday for Washington to visit his sister Walburg and will spend two weeks there. Upon return he plans to study aviation under Bert Mooney in Butte.
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Elmer Peterson
Washington
Walburg
Bert Mooney
Butte
Scouts to Get Surplus Fourth Fund for Outings
The July Fourth executive committee, on Alf Cashmore's suggestion, voted to split the surplus celebration fund between Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Each group will receive about $210, aiding a Yellowstone trip for the Boy Scouts and a vacation outing for the Girl Scouts at Elkhorn. The measure passed unanimously amid a remaining few bills totaling about $85.
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Alf Cashmore
Yellowstone Park
Elkhorn
Cashmore
Prisoner Returned to California Jail After Arrest in San Francisco
Officer Breenan from Folsom Prison in San Francisco escorted Harry Archer back to California after an arrest in town for petty larceny. Archer faces parole violation charges and his record will be investigated by local officers.
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Breenan
Folsom Prison
San Francisco
Evenig
Harry Archer
Archer
California
Butte Sheriff Recovers Stolen Car Suspect Guy Young
Sheriff Angus McLeod traveled from Butte to arrest Guy Young, taken from Anaconda after being charged last week with stealing a car owned by A. J. Thompson. Police say the vehicle was stolen in Butte and Young was returned to face charges.
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Angus McLeod
Butte
Guy Young
A. J. Thompson
Anaconda
Young
Sister of Dillon man dies suddenly in Colorado
Word was received in Dillon last evening of the sudden death in Boulder Colorado of Mrs. S B Clark sister of Harry Andrus of this city He was in Butte at the time and was notified by phone.
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Dillon
Boulder
Colorado
S. B. Clark
Harry Andrus
Funeral Services Held for Frank Cox at Brundage Chapel
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the Brundage chapel for Frank Cox an inmate of the county farm who died Thursday of last week.
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Brundage
Frank Cox
Beaverhead Ranches Present Busy Scenes
Haying operates in full swing across the country with mowers and tractors in use. Reports say alfalfa and wild hay will exceed average despite drought and cold spring. Grasshopper Horse Prairie and Big Hole report strong wild hay. valley alfalfa good. Labor abundance supports cattle and sheep fattening in spring. Modern equipment appears in many ranches with tractors now common.
Dillon Steam Laundry Adds New Washer
Fred Chapman proprietor of the Dillon Steam Laundry has added a new washer to his modern plant. The machine was purchased this week in Butte and will be installed at once. It will boost volume and improve service.
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Fred Chapman
Dillon Steam Laundry
Butte
Chapman
Eight Year Old Falls From Cottonwood Tree
George Elwood Walker eight son of Mr and Mrs Earl Walker of Barnett avenue was badly injured Sunday morning when he lost his grip atop a large cottonwood on Kentucky avenue and fell about ten feet to the concrete. He suffered fractures in the arm and hip but skull fracture was not noted. A severe concussion was reported and hospital notes indicate he is out of danger and expected to recover.
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Kentucky Avenue
George Elwood Walker
Earl Walker
Barnett Avenue
Barrett Hospital
Parking Lanes Repainted to Guide City Parking
Parking lanes are being repainted in the business section from Wednesday to aid motorists in observing city regulations. The rule established about a year ago requires all cars to be parked parallel to the curb in the paved district.
Gunderson Chosen Butte Y M C A Director
B J Gunderson known as Coach or Gundy in Dillon has been named to direct the outdoor program of the Y M C A in Butte. The Montana Standard announced the appointment by Sam Parker. he will leave Dillon where he has coached for five years and will be replaced by J W Breeden at Beaverhead County High School.
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Rance
Will
B. J. Gunderson
Dillon
Beaverhead County
Butte
J W. Breeden
Montana State College
Montana
Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
S. E. Borleske
North Dakota State College
Forest ‘C. Allen
Kansas University
Bob Hagen
Oregon State College
Ott Romney
Utah State
Dr. Herrick
Minneapolis
Western Montana Athletic Association
State Association of Coaches
North Dakota State
Eslese Guard of Control
Gunderson
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Rotary Club
Smith & Wesson
T. E. Gilbert
Hartwig
W. F. Drummey
C. Bush
Pure Food
Joe Vazanko
Mr. Bush
Beaverhead Ranches
Lad
Butte “Y
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